Indian Road Accidents Statistic: Shocking & Eye-Opener!

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According to a 112 Page Report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Govt. Of India) it has ...

According to a 112 Page Report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Govt. Of India)it has been found that in the year 2015, there were a total of 5,01,423 road accidents in India which is 2.5% higher than the 2014 stats that stand at 4,89,400. Also the number of on-road deaths in 2015 have increased by 4.6% in comparison to 2014 and in 2015 the figure stood at 1,46,133. Though we have a separate thread for Accidents in India but these stats in my humble opinion needs a separate thread as it is dealing with the precise statistics. The top 3 states in terms of Accidents in 2015 were Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and the Top 3 states in "Most of number of people killed" in road accidents in 2015 were U.P. , Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

It is really a sad state of affairs in terms of Indian traffic sensibilities. The cause of on-road death or accident could be anything but the most unfortunate part being the loss of life and life long void in the lives of family members.

It is really sad and shocking to see this statistics of road accident but I pray that this shouldn't turn for the worse. Auto manufacturers are bringing more powerful engines and this is the perfect boost for more accidents - reasons -
1. Our mentality of "who's vehicle will outrun others", thereby showing ignorance to basic rules of safe and sensible driving on highway / city roads.
2. Many Tin Cans / two wheelers on road.
Unless we practice safe and sensible driving, the statistics will reach new high.